Whats New Category: Maker

Teens had a lot of fun designing pumpkins during Teen Open Lab. Check out the video below to see how to make a pumpkin using Tinkercad, a free online app for creating CAD designs.

If you are interested in learning more about 3D printing check out some of the Library’s books on 3D printing. You can also use your Mount Prospect Library card to access the Up and Running with Tinkercad video tutorial on Lynda.com.

Are you an expert with knitting or crochet needles, just learning, or want to learn? Then join us on Friday, September 4, from 4 – 6 p.m. for the monthly Teen Knitting/Crocheting Club meeting at the Library. We have yarn, needles, and the know-how to teach the basics of knitting and crocheting. You can also bring your own supplies – and your friends – for an afternoon of sharing ideas and conversation. Refreshments will be served.

Are you an expert with knitting or crochet needles, just learning, or want to learn? Then join us on Friday, July 3, from 4 – 6 p.m. for the monthly Teen Knitting/Crocheting Club meeting at the Library. We have yarn, needles, and the know-how to teach the basics of knitting and crocheting. You can also bring your own supplies – and your friends – for an afternoon of sharing ideas and conversation. Refreshments will be served.

Are you an expert with knitting or crochet needles, just learning, or want to learn? Then join us on Friday, June 5, from 4 – 6 p.m. for the monthly Teen Knitting/Crocheting Club meeting at the Library. We have yarn, needles, and the know-how to teach the basics of knitting and crocheting. You can also bring your own supplies – and your friends – for an afternoon of sharing ideas and conversation. Refreshments will be served.

Are you an expert with knitting or crochet needles, just learning, or want to learn? Then join us on Friday, April 3, from 4 – 6 p.m. for the monthly Teen Knitting/Crocheting Club meeting at the Library. We have yarn, needles, and the know-how to teach the basics of knitting and crocheting. You can also bring your own supplies – and your friends – for an afternoon of sharing ideas and conversation. Refreshments will be served.

Stop by the Library and make something! We will provide the space, supplies, and instructional books to inspire you. Duct-tape creations, T-shirt recycling, sewing, technology tinkering, and more are all included in this open creation space. Feel free to bring your own projects to work on, too! Laptops and mobile devices are welcome, if that is your preferred method of creating. As always, snacks and drinks will be provided. For Teens in grades 6 – 12. Click here to register for Open Creation!!

Are you an expert with knitting or crochet needles, just learning, or want to learn? Then join us on Friday, February 6, from 4 – 6 p.m. for the monthly Teen Knitting/Crocheting Club meeting at the Library. We have yarn, needles, and the know-how to teach the basics of knitting and crocheting. You can also bring your own supplies – and your friends – for an afternoon of sharing ideas and conversation. Refreshments will be served.

Are you an expert with knitting or crochet needles, just learning, or want to learn? Then join us on Friday, January 2, from 4 – 6 p.m. for the monthly Teen Knitting/Crocheting Club meeting at the Library. We have yarn, needles, and the know-how to teach the basics of knitting and crocheting. You can also bring your own supplies – and your friends – for an afternoon of sharing ideas and conversation. Refreshments will be served.

Join us Saturday, November 22 for an Open Creation Session from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Library! Stop by and make something! We’ll provide the space, the supplies, and instructional books for you to create whatever you’d like. Hand sewing, duct-tape creations, paper crafts, and more are all possible in this open creation space. Feel free to bring your own projects to work on, too. Laptops and mobile devices are welcome if that is your preferred method of creating. And of course snacks and drinks will be provided.